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WRAL Documentary Examines New Controversial Farms


Topic: Investigative Reporting
Posted on 2/16/2016

Capitol Broadcasting’s CBS affiliate WRAL-TV Raleigh aired "Power Switch," a documentary on the explosive yet controversial growth of solar energy and wind farms, on Jan. 12. In 2014, nearly 200 companies that employ 5,600 people were involved in solar production, representing a $650 million investment. North Carolina’s first large-scale, commercial wind farm is currently under construction. The documentary is still available for on-demand viewing.



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